Jule Collins Smith Museum of Fine Art at Auburn University

Ever looked at a work of art and thought, "How did the artist do that?" or "What does this really mean?" Join The Jule's Student Guides for a free, insightful tour!

Our Student Guides are dedicated Auburn University undergraduates from diverse disciplines who work with our Education, Engagement and Learning team. Throughout the semester, they research and explore our exhibitions, developing strong communication skills to enhance understanding of visual art for learners of all ages and learning levels! Join us for tours offered Tuesdays through Thursdays at 5:00 p.m. and Fridays and Saturdays at 1:00 p.m. Spark your curiosity and plan your visit at https://vist.ly/5fs35.

Celebrating a successful Faculty Night! Last night, Auburn University faculty explored our galleries, where we introduced our academic theme and exhibitions, emphasizing the impactful connections between art and education. Are you an Auburn faculty member looking to explore how working with The Jule can enhance your classroom? Discover how integrating art and object-based learning with Auburn's art museum can enrich your students' learning experiences and enhance teaching strategies: https://vist.ly/5fjnz

Jule Collins Smith Museum of Fine Art at Auburn University

The Jule is back for Fall 2026! Now on view through December 6, discover our vibrant theme of color with fresh exhibitions showcasing contemporary artists Anna Kunz, Douglas Pierre Baulos, Jontay Kahm and Jerry Walden, along with highlights from the university art collection. Dive into color through communication, cultural expression, the natural world, physics, poetry, and more. Join us and Be Curious! Plan your visit now: https://vist.ly/5faza

As artists, collectors and audiences gather this week for the renowned Santa Fe Indian Market, The Jule is preparing to welcome one of today's exciting contemporary Indigenous artists to Auburn for the fall semester. Here's a preview.

"Jontay Kahm: Personified Existence" is on view Aug. 18 to Dec. 6. Guest-curated by Nancy Strickland Chavis, the University of North Carolina at Pembroke, the exhibition presents works that explore identity, representation, and personal expression. His distinctive visual language is informed by fashion, culture and lived experience.

Just days before the exhibition opens, Kahm joins five other designers for the SWAIA Native Fashion Show on Aug. 16. At the museum, Auburn audiences join a broader national conversation about contemporary Native art and design.

Coming up at The Jule: Jerry Walden, Spectrum.

Previously exhibited at the Auburn University Research and Innovation Campus in Huntsville (part of Auburn University Samuel Ginn College of Engineering), this exhibition from alumnus Jerry Walden marries the precision of scientific measurement with the fluid exploration of creativity. Born in Langdale, Alabama, Walden graduated from Auburn with a BFA in 1968 and taught art across the South for over 50 years. This later-career series of paintings, on loan from Walden's family, is part of a larger body of work in which Walden explores Isaac Newton's theory of color outlined in Newton's seminal work, Optiks (1704).

Come explore color with us this fall. Plan your trip by visiting jcsm.auburn.edu.

Hey Auburn faculty! 🎉 Don’t miss out on Faculty Night at The Jule! Join us on August 18 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. for an evening of good vibes, great company and a splash of color! Enjoy delicious hors d'oeuvres while exploring our latest art exhibitions. Plus, our museum education team will be there to share how using art can amp up your teaching and boost your students’ learning. As a bonus, the first 30 attendees snag a FREE copy of Amy Herman's "Visual Intelligence"! 🥳 Come hang out with colleagues, connect with friends, and immerse yourself in creativity. See you there!

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Coming up at The Jule — Douglas Pierre Baulous: A Bird's Eye View

Alabama artist Douglas Pierre Baulos creates an in-gallery conversation with 19th-century prints by John James Audubon. Using mended textiles, layered drawings and found materials, Baulos creates installations that reimagine Audubon’s historic images and explore beauty, sustainability and the fragile connections that shape the living world.

Can you identify the artists by their choices of color? 🎨

Artists have long experimented with color and how we perceive and interact with it. This academic year, The Jule's exhibitions will explore the concept of color, inviting visitors to ask how an artist's choice and use of color impacts their understanding and experience with a work of art.

The Jule reopens on August 18! Plan your visit today: jcsm.auburn.edu

Coming soon – Anna Kunz: Registers

In newly commissioned paintings and suspended fabric works, pigment and cloth merge through a meticulous process—revealing depth, radiance and the impact of body movements. Using a process the artist calls "fabric transfer," Kunz's work highlights bold experimentation at the forefront of contemporary painting.

Come explore color with us this fall. Plan your trip by visiting jcsm.auburn.edu.